In a controversial move, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sought to employ an unusual method to temporarily end the gridlock over Brexit. The UK parliament is typically suspended, or “prorogued” for three weeks in September and early October for party conferences and the House of Commons recess. Under a typical three-week timeframe, Parliament would be back in session by October 7. Meanwhile, if Prime Minister Johnson’s plans come to fruition, members of Parliament will not return to office until October 14. This would decrease the number of possible days for Brexit discussions, and increase the chances of a no-deal Brexit. In response, opposition Members of Parliament may call no-confidence vote in the hopes of new leadership that opposes a no-deal exit from the European Union before the current October 31 deadline.
